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Sabino Canyon Sunset Run - Postponed until 5/30/20

Come join us for one of the most iconic races in Southern Arizona! Sabino Canyon located in the Coronado National Forest, is one of the most beautiful desert canyons in the American southwest and a true jewel of the Tucson community.

TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Festival of Miles - 6/6/20

Get Motivated and Get Virtual! We’re still raising funds for local organizations, so snag one of the remaining slots and get your medal.

We’re working with the National Park Service and other authorities to determine if this race can take place in person. We’ll announce updates soon.

Latest News:

Click here to enter your TMC Meet Me Downtown Virtual Information

Jun 5, 2020

Click here to enter your TMC Meet Me Downtown Virtual Information -- and don't forget to tag @runsar and @runtucson on your social media posts! And remember, if you have not yet picked up your shirt, medal, and number, come on down to the south side of Hotel Congress on Saturday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

We will have a tent on the south side of Hotel Congress, in front of Maynard's Market, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Walk-up and curbside pick-up options. If a line is forming, please stay apart from one another at six-feet increments.

Final Details for this Weekend’s Virtual TMC Meet Me Downtown

Jun 5, 2020

Unfortunately, the race has reached its limit so we cannot accept any more entries. Click here for the final email to all race registrants: Hello to the folks who have signed up for this weekend's Virtual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k and One Mile, normally Tucson's biggest running party. While we wish we could meet in person, we're excited about doing the Virtual run this weekend. In case you have not seen it yet, below is yet another description of all the race details you need for this weekend.

ABOUT YOUR GOODIES
Each participant receives the TMC Meet Me Downtown medal, race number, and black technical shirt. Each registrant for the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown also receives the blue "Gabe Z" shirt. We've packed up all the shirts, medals, and race numbers in individualized plastic bags. Below is the schedule for when you can pick up your individual bag.

WHEN & WHERE DO I GO TO GET MY GOODIES?
We have two in-person locations. We're providing an in-person goodie pickup following safe public health guidelines. You can grab your goodie bag and go!
Please keep your distance, please wear a mask, and please note that there is no t-shirt size exchange, no in-person registration, and no hanging out and shooting the breeze.

Packet Pick-Up: Friday, June 5 at The Running Shop

We will have a tent in front of The Running Shop, 3055 N. Campbell Ave. The Running Shop will be open for business, following safe-shopping guidelines.
10:00-5:00 PM
Walk-up and curbside pick-up options. We will follow safe social distance guidelines. If a line is forming, please stay apart from one another at six-feet increments.
If you want curbside pick-up, text 520-891-4369 with your first and last name + event, before you arrive.
All race shirts, bibs, and medals are pre-packed for you. We will not exchange t-shirt sizes at this time.
If you already received your shirt(s) in the mail, you can pick-up your souvenir race bib and medal at this time.
If you are out of town this weekend, you can visit The Running Shop when you return and pick-up your virtual race swag. If you registered for the "Out of Town Crown," we will mail your swag.

Packet Pick-Up: Saturday, June 6 in front of Hotel Congress and Maynard's Market

We will have a tent on the south side of Hotel Congress, in front of Maynard's Market, 400 N. Toole Ave.
5:00-7:00 PM
Walk-up and curbside pick-up options. If a line is forming, please stay apart from one another at six-feet increments.
As part of our event, our friends at Hotel Congress are offering two sets of specials for you:
Maynard's Market is offering $4 Ice Cold Draft Beer & $13 Hand Tossed Pizzas.
Hotel Congress is offering $4 Ice Cold Draft Beer & $10 Plate o Tacos (Mission, Drunken Fish, and Papa Y Chile as choices).

WHEN AND WHERE DO I RUN and WHAT DO I DO AFTER I RUN?
1) Run or walk whenever and wherever you want between Friday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th. Please be safe, follow all traffic laws, and follow social-distancing guidelines, but, again, you can run or walk wherever and whenever you want this weekend.
2) After you do your distance, please post the results of your run or walk to this google doc -- tell us how far you went and where you went.
3) All those who post will be eligible for a gift card -- we have over 25 gift cards of various denominations:

NOTE: Special thanks to Bourn Companies for donating $500 in gift cards, helping keep our community healthy as they support Downtown and our partner restaurants.
RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON MONDAY, JUNE 8th

Tuesday morning at 9:45 AM (Facebook live from The Running Shop).
View from the "Countdown to Meet Me Downtown" event page.
Raffle winners will be emailed in case you can't tune in on Facebook.

WHAT IF WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE GABE Z TRIPLE CROWN?
For those who now want to sign up for the Triple Crown, we'll send out a coupon code after this weekend.

OK -- thank you again for being part of running in Tucson. We'll be hanging out in a tent in front of The Running Shop all day Friday, but if you have any questions, please feel free to write back and we'll try to get you squared away.

June 3 Update for Participants in This Weekend’s Virtual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k and One Mile

Jun 3, 2020

Here's the email we sent to all 680 registrants for this weekend's Virtual TMC Meet Me Downtown.

Online Registration: Closes Thursday at noon, June 4.

Packet Pick-Up: Friday, June 5.

The Running Shop, 3055 N. Campbell Ave.
10:00-5:00 PM
Walk-up and curbside pick-up options.
If you want curbside pick-up, text 520-891-4369 with your first and last name + event, before you arrive.
To avoid crowds, we will have race shirts, bibs, and medals pre-packed for you. We will not exchange t-shirt sizes at this time.
Fitkidz 1 Milers may pick-up Fitkidz medals.
If you already received your shirt(s) in the mail, you can pick-up your souvenir race bib and medal at this time.
If are out of town, you can visit The Running Shop when you return and pick-up your virtual race swag. If you registered for the "Out of Town Crown," we will mail your swag.
If you can volunteer at packet pick-up, please sign up here.

Do your virtual 5K or 1 Mile anytime-anywhere, Friday- Sunday.
To be entered into the final TMC Meet Me Downtown Raffle and listed in the results, you will need to fill out a Google form. The Google Form link will appear on the top of the Run Tucson (http://www.runtucson.net) homepage on Friday, June 5-Sunday, June 7 (midnight). The link will also be posted on the TMC Meet Me Downtown event page on Facebook.

TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K & 1 Mile Results: Monday June 8.

Virtual race results will be posted on the SAR website.
Results will also be posted on the Run Tucson website.

Final race raffle & give-aways: Tuesday, June 9.

Tuesday morning at 9:45 AM (Facebook live from The Running Shop).
View from the "Countdown to Meet Me Downtown" event page.
Raffle winners will emailed in case you can't tune in on Facebook.

May 29 Update for TMC Meet Me Downtown Registrants

May 29, 2020

Click here for the email Randy and Tia sent to all Virtual TMC Meet Me Downtown race registrants, but read below for the FAQ to all runners and walkers.

Q: What exactly is a virtual race -- and do we all get the bottle-opener medal?
A: A virtual race takes place at the location and time of your choice and is based on trust. You can run or walk either the 1-mile or the 5k distance wherever you want as long as it is during the TMC Meet Me Downtown weekend (June 5-7).
And yes -- everyone who registers receives the cool made-in-the-USA TMC Meet Me Downtown medal!

Q: Do I have to actually run?
A: Of course not! You can't drive, but feel free to walk, run, skip, hike, shuffle, or sprint your distance; whatever is comfortable for you.

Q: Do I have to follow the race route?
A: You can choose wherever you want to run -- and you can pick how far. Complete the virtual 1-mile or 5k by running or walking around your neighborhood, on a local trail, or even on a treadmill. If you'd like to head downtown to complete the 5K or 1 mile on the actual race course, here is the course map .

Q: How do I share my results?
A: On Friday June 5th, we’ll post a link at the top of the Run Tucson webpage ( www.runtucson.net ) for you to submit your results. The link will also be available on our TMC Meet Me Downtown Facebook event page. Every registered 5k and 1 mile finisher who submits a result will be entered in our raffle for some awesome prize giveaways from The Running Shop, Hotel Congress, and Downtown Tucson Partnership.

Q: Where can I find the virtual race results?
A: TMC MMD 5K & 1 Mile virtual race results will be posted on our Run Tucson homepage and on the Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR) website by Tuesday, June 9.

Q: How do I get my TMC Meet Me Downtown race shirt, race number, and souvenir race medal?
A: We will hold two in-person locations and times:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Friday, June 5th in front of The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell. The Running Shop is open for business, so you can come in and purchase anything you need. They are following safe shopping practices.
and
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 6th in front of Maynard's Market, across from Hotel Congress at 400 North Toole.
NOTE: we will adhere to social distancing guidelines, with plenty of spacing to pick up your pre-packaged items.
NOTE: those of you who signed up BEFORE April 25th have already received your shirts - you can still come down and snag your race medal and race number!

Q: I know you're not holding the traditional beer garden, but what about the traditional Hotel Congress After Party?
A: We're excited to say that Hotel Congress and Maynard's Kitchen are offering runners a post-race promotion, following all safe practices. So come down, snag your schwag, then socially-distance yourself on the patio or get some takeout!
Maynards Market:
$4 Ice Cold Draft Beer
$13 Hand Tossed Pizzas (try the Short Rib…OMG)

Q: What if I signed up for Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown?
A: For those of you who signed up for the GabeZ Triple Crown before April 25th, you should have received your blue GabeZ shirt and black TMC Meet Me Downtown shirt already. For the later Triple Crown registrants, you will also receive the blue GabeZ shirt when you pick up your black TMC Meet Me Downtown shirt and medal.

Q: What if I signed up for the Out of Town Crown?
A: For those of you who signed up for the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown Out of Town Crown, we will mail your shirts and medal to you. Some of you have already received your shirts, but please make sure your current mailing address and shirt size are updated in your Run Signup race registration portal by June 7 so that we can get your goodies to you!

Q: Are you still supporting local charities?
A: YES! Please see below for all the organizations that we're raising funds for -- and please consider making an extra race donation through the race registration site here!

Q: Will there still be cash prizes for overall winners and will there be age group awards?
A: Unfortunately, we will not be able to distinguish overall winners and age group winners since everyone will be running on their own. Fortunately, we will still have plenty of prizes that we will be raffling off on Tuesday, June 9, to several virtual race participants.

Q: How can I win a prize???
A: Once you have shared your virtual 5k or 1 Mile result with us through the google form (more details coming soon), your name or your team name will be entered in the final TMC MMD Raffle on Tuesday, June 9, at The Running Shop. The drawing will be shown live on Facebook and you will receive an email letting you know YOU WON!

Q: Can friends still register?
A: Yes! We have 75 spots left. You can register online through http://www.azroadrunners.org/ or www.runtucson.net until Thursday June 4th by midnight or until we reach our cap. You can also register by mail through June 1st. As a safety precaution, there will be no in-person registration on race weekend, June 5-7.

Q: Is it too late to sign up for a team?
A: You can still sign up as a team! Once five or more runners sign up using your team name, each member gets five dollars back on their card. The biggest team will receive a $100 gift card to Hotel Congress. Every other team will be entered in a final team raffle for more Hotel Congress gift cards.

Q: What if I still have questions?
A: Please email info@runtucson.net if you have a question that did not get answered here.